Radiology Support Technician | Patient Transport & Prep

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a patient transport technician to support diagnostic services. You will assist with the smooth flow of studies, transport patients to CT, Ultrasound, MRI and X-ray, and help prepare patients for exams. You will also check patients into Epic when a patient representative is unavailable.

The role requires good physical health, ability to lift, strong customer service, and adherence to safety protocols. Scheduling is variable.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in filing, telephone etiquette, guest relations and proper body mechanics for patient transport.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR provided courses (e.g., AHA, Red Cross) with manikin check-off.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the smooth flow of diagnostic studies in all modalities as needed.
• Transport patients to CT, Ultrasound, MRI and X-ray.
• Assist with patient preparation for exams.
• Check patients into Epic when a patient representative is unavailable.

Skills

Filing

Telephone etiquette

Guest relations

Body mechanics

Education

BLS certification (ILCOR)

Tools

Epic

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a patient transport technician to support diagnostic services. You will assist with the smooth flow of studies, transport patients to CT, Ultrasound, MRI and X-ray, and help prepare patients for exams. You will also check patients into Epic when a patient representative is unavailable.

The role requires good physical health, ability to lift, strong customer service, and adherence to safety protocols. Scheduling is variable.